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Pat Moreo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01329

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Moreo conducted by Claytee D. White on September 13, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Moreo discusses his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967. He talks about living in Tonopah Hall, the first dorm on campus at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Moreo then mentions introducing The Bistro as part of a senior management course, building staff, and opinions on food, and hospitality. Moreo finishes with the importance of sports to UNLV, mentions of Jerry Tarkanian and the Runnin' Rebels, plans and opinions on the future of the Hotel College, and interconnectedness of various departments.

Archival Collection

Management and operational control research files, 1965-1998

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain manuals, reports, statistics, regulations, financial data, handbooks, brochures, and research files (1965-1998) about various aspects of casino management and operational control including accounting, lottery, bingo, race and sports book, automatic data processing, keno, and slots collected by Gary W. Royer. The materials primarily concern casino management and operational control in Nevada. Also included is a draft copy and research conducted to create the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) “Casino Audit and Accounting Manual Authoritative Guide.”

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
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Archival Component

Bob Ruud with his granddaughter Ricky: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.B. Ruud Family. Ricky is sporting a shawl Bob brought her from his trip to Guatemala.

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Earl A. Evans Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00552

Abstract

Oral history interview with Earl A. Evans conducted by Lance Malone on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Earl Evans discusses education, sports, employment, weather, and railroads in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses transportation, recreation, community involvement, raising a family in Las Vegas, the development of Fremont and the Las Vegas Strip, and religious activities.

Archival Collection

Herb McDonald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01172

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herb McDonald conducted by Perry Kaufman on an unknown date in 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Herbert Cobb McDonald discusses his work as a managing director and chamber director at Las Vegas, Nevada hotels and casinos including the El Rancho Vegas and the Last Frontier Hotel. McDonald also discusses his experiences promoting tourism through conventions, the Las Vegas News Bureau, celebrity advertisements, and the first sporting events held in casinos.

Archival Collection

Postcard showing people playing roulette, Nevada, circa 1930-1955

Date

1930 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of a group of gamblers playing a game of roulette somewhere in Nevada. Transcribed onto the borders of the image: "Roulette - Easy Come, Easy Go. Popular Indoor Sport in Nevada."

Image

Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of children gathered together, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. Girls donning heart shaped hats stand next to boys sporting decorated cone hats.

Image

Photograph of Martha Vickers, Manuel Rojas, and others, Lake Mead, circa 1955

Date

1954 to 1956

Description

A group photo including Doc Dietrich (right), Martha Vickers (center), and her husband, Manuel Rojas (next to Martha Vickers, wearing a light sports jacket, second from left) at Lake Mead.

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